"Cockatoo is an incredible social and industrial heritage site with an unbeatable vista from inside Sydney Harbour. It is great that these permanent te
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At Cockatoo Island you'll be 3.2 km (2 mi) from Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre and 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Luna Park. Highlights at this holiday park include 2 coffee shops/cafes, a restaurant, and a marina.
The café, SOCIETE OVERBOARD CAFE, is open for breakfast and lunch. The holiday park's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor tennis court, and laundry facilities.
Within a 30-minute drive of this 3-star Cockatoo Island holiday park, attractions include Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House.
from AU$47
Camping Site Only (Guest to provide own tent & all camp gear)
Cockatoo Island ratings based on 34 Verified Reviews
Review Summary
4.4
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Room cleanliness4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition4.0 out of 5.0
Guest reviews for Cockatoo Island
Everyone (17)Couples (3)Family (11)
3 out of 5
Cockatoo is an incredible social and industrial heritage site with an unbeatable vista from inside Sydney Harbour. It is great that these permanent tents are available to hire. However, the very minimal staffing is problematic, and the fact that the two cafes shut to the public so early (right on 6 and categorical, churlish refusal to even sell ready made ice creams when the shutters were still up, just seems illogical and pointlessly inconvenient for the campers. Also there was a huge mob of 10-12 ish aged boys running riot in the campsite, shouting at the tops of their voices from our arrival at just before 6 and probably before to past 11, also throwing stones at nesting seagulls and masked lapwings, and running them down with their bikes, throwing stones at a big metal bin to make a horrible noise, playing with electric noise making ray gun things at 11 at night - and although the ranger was alerted to the murder of native wildlife, he did nothing about it, the boys were doing the same literally as he was walking off. My animal loving 9 yr old was very distressed by finding crushed baby birds.There were not even any signs about respecting other campers or being quiet after a certain time. SO that really spoiled the stay. However, it is a special place, the amentities are good and clean (although there should be more toilets for the amount of tents), and the ferry transport is easy and fun. (although it's annoying that the F3 ferry doesn't stop there after a bit past 4pm.
Posted by Jacqui on 27 Nov. 2022
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5 out of 5
We had an amazing stay as the property was above expectations and we woke up to a beautiful sunrise on the harbour - better than in a high rise hotel where you can’t open the windows or are blocked by other buildings!! Be organised though and bring food to cook for dinner and breakfast but there’s a full kitchen and BBQ to use.
Posted by Amanda on 7 Oct. 2022
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Comment from Hotel Management
16 Oct. 2022
by David
Thank you for your review Amanda we are happy to hear your enjoyed your stay.
5 out of 5
Our accommodations was excellent . The view surperb
Posted by Susanne on 2 Jul. 2022
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Comment from Hotel Management
6 Jul. 2022
by sharon
Thank you for your wonderful review and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
4 out of 5
Thank you for all staff
Posted by Younes on 18 Apr. 2022
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Comment from Hotel Management
27 Apr. 2022
by David
We trust you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
Regards,
Accommodation Team
5 out of 5
1. Catch the ferry over from Woolwich as there is plenty of free parking.
2. Scooters for kids are essential.
3. Marshmallows and marshmallow sticks essential.
4. Tents are very hot in summer- I would suggest spring or autumn to book.
5. Bring an extra pillow or two if you have booked a tent with a stretcher as the dip in the middle and can be very uncomfortable.
Posted by Charles on 30 Jan. 2022
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5 out of 5
Great stay in a double tent for four of us, it was a nice treat for the children and an easy way to satisfy their desire to go camping! Ie. glamping!
Tents were well equipped and bbq area had microwave, kettle, bbq, fridge.
Lovely to take an adventure round the island & learn about the history.
Posted by Alison on 8 Jan. 2022
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Comment from Hotel Management
23 Feb. 2022
by David
Alison great to hear that you had a great adventure on the Island and yes it is full of history and intrigue.
5 out of 5
Posted by a verified traveller on 9 Mar. 2020
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4 out of 5
Lack of information on the internet regarding basic tent accommodation, we carried camp chairs all the way there for the concert when we didn't need to as chairs were with the tent. Also future reference organisers need to allow people with accommodation on the island to be able to exit the concert instead of being closed in for an hour or more with people held in who were being ferried off that was just ridiculous, our whole reason for staying was to not have to do this, and we were one of many in the ssme situation!!! We could not get through and it was so jammed packed no one would let you through!!! Also we wanted to go into the concert for a while then go and explore the island grab jackets and go back in but we couldn't do that either so we froze!
Posted by a verified traveller on 9 Nov. 2019
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5 out of 5
Location is beautiful and staff and very friendly and helpful, definitely would recommend this to everyone one. Can’t wait to stay again
Posted by a verified traveller on 17 Jul. 2019
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Comment from Hotel Management
9 Aug. 2019
by David
It was great to have you stay with us and we look forward to your return visit.
Cockatoo Island offers its guests a marina and an outdoor tennis court. There's a restaurant on site, along with 2 coffee shops/cafes. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this holiday park measures 1076 square feet (100 square meters) and includes conference space. Cockatoo Island also features barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. This 3-star Sydney holiday park is smoke free.
2 coffee shops
1076 sq ft of conference space
100 sq m of conference space
Conference space
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Concierge
Garden
BBQ grill(s)
Outdoor picnic space
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Dining venue
Family Friendly Amenities
Free WiFi
Outdoor tennis courts - 1
Laundry facilities
Internet
Available in some public areas:
Free WiFi
Transport
Train station: Sydney Artarmon Station (8.9 km / 5.6 mi)
Food & Drink
SOCIETE OVERBOARD CAFE - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Happy hour is offered.
Cockatoo Island Marine - This coffee shop serves light fare only. Open select days.
Hotel Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age is: 18
Check-in time ends at 11 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Access to this property is available during limited hours only by Sydney Ferry from the following stops: Circular Quay, Balmain, Birchgrove, Greenwich, and Woolwich.
Guests booked in campground accommodations may not bring alcohol on the island. Alcohol may only be purchased and consumed in the campground's licensed area (the cafe). Guests booked in apartments may bring moderate amounts of alcohol with them; alcohol may only be consumed within the apartment.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Check-out
Check-out by 10 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Pet Policy
No pets allowed
Policies
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. The property is professionally cleaned; disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Social distancing measures are in place. Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 48 hours between bookings.
No cots (infant beds) available
No lifts
Debit cards not accepted
Staffed front desk
Smoke detector
Property uses a professional cleaning service
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Social distancing measures are in place
Contactless check-in is not available
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
gap period enforced between guest stays 48 hours
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Contactless check-out is not available
Hotel Names
Campground Cockatoo Island
Campsite Cockatoo Island
Cockatoo Island Sydney
Cockatoo Island Holiday park
Cockatoo Island Holiday park Sydney
You should know
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
To adhere to national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours during certain times of the year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cockatoo Island offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
Cockatoo Island uses enhanced cleaning measures, has a gap period between guest stays, and ensures social distancing. A professional cleaning service is used.
Yep, but only for motorcycles.
The closest beach to Cockatoo Island is Bondi Beach (10.9 km).
No, Cockatoo Island does not offer an airport shuttle service.
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch.
*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
